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Paul Merson claims Sofyan Amrabat will do something Casemiro won't at Manchester United
31.08.2023 - 13:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Paul Merson has urged Manchester United to sign Sofyan Amrabat, claiming the Morocco midfielder will "hold his shape" better than Casemiro will when the Reds are on the attack.
United are in talks with Fiorentina about a late move for the midfielder. Amrabat has one year left on his contract and has been continually linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Erik ten Hag's midfield has been heavily scrutinised in the opening three Premier League games, particularly from a defensive point of view. Merson believes Amrabat would add stability to their midfield and ensure they're tighter at the back.
"They need someone now, they're too open," Merson told Sky Sports. "The last three matches, they're all over the place.
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"He's a good player. I think he got the better of Declan Rice in the [Europa] Conference League final, I thought he was outstanding.
"I think he's a good player. He stays, he holds his position. Casemiro plays holding midfield but he does want to go forward, he can play.
"Amrabat will hold his shape and you need someone who will sit in front of the back four. It doesn't matter how good your defenders are, if you have players running at you left, right and centre, you'll ship goals for fun.
"He will sit there in front. I'm a big, big fan of him. I'm shocked nobody else has come in for him already, I thought people would be queuing for him.
"People want a Casemiro, [Moises] Caicedo, Rodri, these players are massive. I am shocked he hasn't gone
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